Lucy McMann

Lucy's Time for a Wig!!

Fundraising for Breast Cancer UK
£5,779
raised of £600 target
by 189 supporters
Breast Cancer UK

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RCN 1138866
We work to prevent breast cancer to stop women, and men, being diagnosed.

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Hi! 

So I wasn't going to be so public about this, but I want something positive to come out of a rather rubbish situation, so here goes! I was recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and as a result will be undergoing chemo, surgery and possibly radiotherapy treatment over the coming months. I'm likely to lose my hair as a result of the chemo, however, I have decided in order for something good to come out of it (and for a little bit of control -those who know me well, know my control freak side!), I'm going to shave it off before I start treatment and donate it to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for children and young people with illnesses. 

Now, rather cheekily, I thought maybe I could also fundraise some money from this head shaving occasion for a breast cancer charity. I realise I'll likely be losing my hair anyway, but I thought maybe as I'm doing it before it has to come out and donating it, some of the people who love me, know me, or have known me, would support a worthy  cause by giving whatever they can for a charity that is now close to my heart. 

I'll update you all once it's done, with a picture if I feel brave enough, I'm just waiting on confirming the date! I really appreciate anything anyone can give!

A big thank you and lots of love from me and my soon to be bald head xx

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Over 55,000 women and 390 men a year are diagnosed with breast cancer. Yet a quarter of these cases are preventable. Breast Cancer UK is working to prevent breast cancer through education, scientific research, collaboration and policy change.     Breast Cancer UK provides practical advice and tips on how we can reduce our risk. They campaign for changes to national health policies to support prevention, and fund research to help improve our understanding of how to stop the disease.

About the charity

Breast Cancer UK

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RCN 1138866
Breast Cancer UK raises awareness of the preventable risk factors for breast cancer. We provide practical information to help lower people’s risk. We campaign for policy change to support prevention, and fund scientific research to help improve our understanding of how to stop the disease.

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